First Look at Robert Downey, Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. Watson in New Movie

These are a couple first look pics at Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law, who will be portraying Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, respectively, in a new Sherlock Holmes movie.

The characters, which were created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is about a brilliant private investigator and his trusty doctor companion, has been adapted numeous times, from radio to TV to movies. The most memorable of those performances was when Basil Rathbone played the character in 14 films, from 1939-1946.

This latest incarnation, which is being directed by Guy Ritchie, will also star Rachel McAdams as American love interest Irene Adler. The plot is still unclear, but it will have something to do with Det. Holmes and Dr. Watson engaging in a battle of wits over a man who will be a threat to London. The film is currently set for a 2009 release (October 2009 in the UK).

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